The Acoem Wireless Balancer has been named Plant Engineering‘s Gold 2026 Product of the Year in the Asset Management category, recognizing a breakthrough advancement in field balancing technology. As the industry’s first fully integrated wireless balancing solution, the Wireless Balancer reimagines a traditionally cable-intensive maintenance task by delivering true wireless synchronous vibration and phase measurements, helping maintenance teams work more safely, efficiently, and confidently in the field. The Wireless Balancer won out over 6 other nominees based on voting by readers of Plant Engineering magazine.
Commenting on the recognition, Samir Sabnis, CEO of Reliability at Acoem, emphasized the company’s continued focus on innovation driven by the needs of reliability professionals in the field.
“The Wireless Balancer winning this Gold Medal award validates what we’ve known for decades: true innovation in reliability means putting safety first. As the world’s first and only 2-plane wireless balancer, this solution represents a fundamental shift in how field engineers approach one of the most demanding tasks they face every day. From pioneering the first wireless laser shaft alignment system in 2006 to introducing wireless vibration monitoring solutions, Acoem’s commitment has always been the same: removing barriers between reliability professionals and the tools they need to work safely and make better decisions. The Wireless Balancer continues that legacy by transforming a traditionally high-risk procedure into a safer, more intuitive process. We are honored that Plant Engineering has recognized two decades of innovation focused on helping maintenance teams work more safely, efficiently, and confidently.”
The Acoem Wireless Balancer is the industry’s first fully integrated wireless balancing solution for single-plane and dual-plane balancing of rigid rotors. Utilizing Acoem’s WBS (Wireless Balancing Synchronization) Methodology, the system enables true wireless synchronous vibration and phase measurements without the cumbersome cables traditionally required for balancing work. The result is a safer, simpler, and more efficient balancing process that allows technicians to spend less time managing equipment and more time improving machine performance. Featuring six-channel wireless sensors, intuitive GuideU™ user guidance, and seamless integration with Acoem’s broader wireless reliability ecosystem, the Wireless Balancer helps maintenance teams reduce downtime, improve machine reliability, and work more confidently around rotating equipment.
The Plant Engineering Product of the Year program is the premier award for new products in the manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries. The annual reader-choice program provides Plant Engineering’s audience with information about the top new products in their fields.
Acoem has a long heritage of innovation in reliability with their former brands, Fixturlaser and OneProd, including a history of multiple awards and past recognition. Previous wins include winning the Plant Engineering Product of the Year Gold awards in 1992 (CombiLaser), 1998 (V180), 2014 (EVO), and 2024 (AT-400), as well as a Silver award in 2008 (Fixturlaser GO) and a Bronze award in 2006 (Fixturlaser XA).
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